What's the difference between are and were?

Are


Definition:

  • () The present indicative plural of the substantive verb to be; but etymologically a different word from be, or was. Am, art, are, and is, all come from the root as.
  • (n.) The unit of superficial measure, being a square of which each side is ten meters in length; 100 square meters, or about 119.6 square yards.

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Were


Definition:

  • (v. t. & i.) To wear. See 3d Wear.
  • (n.) A weir. See Weir.
  • (v. t.) To guard; to protect.
  • () The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
  • (n.) A man.
  • (n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.

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